Claude Williams Jr.

Claudie Williams Jr was born in Kansas City, Mo to the union of  Claudie Williams Sr and Joann Green Williams who preceded him in death.

 

Claude Williams was educated in the Kansas City Mo school district and graduated from Manual High School. He retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation and continued to work part time for the Internal RevenueService and officially retired in 2022. Claude's journey was a mix of high stakes, close bonds and a code of his own. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and a lifetime of experiences. Claude touched the lives of many with his humor, his tougher than nails spirit, and his quick wit that will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing him. 

 

Claude met and married Marilyn Dowdy Williams Gray (who has preceded him in death) at a young age. Though it was a chapter in his life marked by love, their paths eventually diverged through divorce, their time together remains part of Claude's story. They were Blessed with two children Craig Williams Sr "who preceded in death and Claudia Black (Stefan Black Sr).His dedication to his children and family remained unwavering.

 

Claude leaves to cherish his memory siblings, Kenneth E Williams, Joseph A Williams , Olivia D Williams-Murray who preceded him in death. Thomas Williams (Adrainne), Berean Willams, Robert Williams and Alma L Williams-Goldston (Gene). Grandkids Kyayera Perkins, Craig Williams II, Aminah Williams, Che Williams, Stefan Black II, Chloe Williams and Imani Black,bestfriend Percy Houston (Karmen). Grandparents, uncles, aunts, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

 

Rest Easy Claude, your memories are with us forever.

 

Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at 3 P.M. at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC located at 2800 East 18th st. KCMO 64127.